All Rise CLE Panel Discussion - June 29, 2026

What does it really mean to serve as a judge? In this rare Utah State Bar CLE panel discussion, current and former members of Utah's judiciary pull back the curtain on life behind the bench, offering attorneys and the public an honest look at judicial service and the rule of law. Hear from: • Judge Don Torgerson, Seventh District Court • Judge Patricia C. Kuendig, Third District Court • Retired Judge Barry Lawrence, Third District Court • Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Diana Hagen The panel explores: ⚖️ How Utah's merit-based judicial selection process works ⚖️ How judges make decisions based on the law—not politics or public opinion ⚖️ The rewards and challenges of serving on the bench ⚖️ Why experienced attorneys should consider judicial service Whether you're an attorney considering judicial service, a law student, or simply interested in how the judicial system works, this conversation provides valuable insight into one of the most important institutions in our democracy. Learn more about the Utah State Bar: https://www.utahbar.org Read the blog: https://www.utahbar.org/utah-judges-o... *CLE credit is no longer available. #UtahStateBar #JudicialIndependence #RuleOfLaw #Judiciary #Judges #CLE #LegalEducation #UtahCourts #Lawyers #Justice #LegalProfession